What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake Metra Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Normal. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Normal?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Normal is 168 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $20 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Normal?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Crystal Lake to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Normal bus from?

Crystal Lake to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Normal train from?

Crystal Lake to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Normal?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Normal is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Normal bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Normal train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Normal is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Crystal Lake to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Crystal Lake to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 26m
$21–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
5h 45m
$48–65
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Normal138.4 mi
2h 49m
$26–37
Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 42m
$36–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 28m
$42–60
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 41m
$180–441

Crystal Lake to Normal by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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